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(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Thursday, December 17, 2009, 8:43 pm
  • Address:
    2325 Buhla St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Engine-53 arrived on scene with heavy fire showing from the second floor of a two story M/O/R. B/C-1 requested the box struck and all companies in service. Third and fourth due engines to the exposure.

  • Date/Time:
    Thursday, December 17, 2009, 8:33 am
  • Address:
    433 Beckett St
  • Submitter:
    Steve Skipton NJ Editor
Details:

Rescue 1 reported a 2 story M/O/R vacant dwelling with smoke showing from the second floor, all hands were placed in service, crews forced entry and knocked the fire down and Car 3 placed the fire under control in 10 minutes,no injuries reported.

Photos By: Steve Skipton NJ Editor
  • Date/Time:
    Thursday, December 17, 2009, 2:15 am
  • Address:
    Kings Highway and Hill St
  • Submitter:
    Steve Skipton NJ Editor
Details:

A vehicle struck a parked car at a high rate of speed,1 occupant ejected, 1 trapped, 450 used Squad 45 for the extrication, Bellmawr Fire Dept EMS and Mt Ephraim EMS along with Virtua Paramedics transported 2 to Cooper Trauma in Camden. Mt Ephraim Police are investigating.

  • Date/Time:
    Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 8:55 pm
  • Address:
    205 E Church St
  • Submitter:
    Steve Skipton NJ Editor
Details:

Command 840 reported a 1 1/2 story occupied dwelling fully involved with exposure problems, all hands were placed into service and the fire was brought under control using numerous handlines, no injuries reported. The Camden County Fire Marshal is investigating.

Photos By: Steve Skipton NJ Editor
  • Date/Time:
    Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 5:55 pm
  • Address:
    460 Upper Gulph Rd
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Chief-47 reported smoke showing from a five story office building. Command reported fire in the soffit on first ans second floor of the building. Command requested the second and third alarms. The fire spread via void spaces around the exterior perimeter of the building. Crews had to open up to knock all the fire.

Photos By: Radnor Fire Company
  • Date/Time:
    Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 2:57 pm
  • Address:
    3903 Saxony Dr.
  • Box:
    3611
  • Submitter:
    Thomas Fischer PFN Staff
Details:

Approximately 14:57 Hours, Task Force 3611, Station 369, Engine 391 & RIT 311 dispatched to 3903 Saxony Dr. for a reported dwelling fire. Quint 3614 O/L with heavy fire showing from Division A. C3603 placed all companies in service. C3603 then requested the Second Alarm (E161, E231, E221, L312, E101, RIT 131) to be dispatched and staged at Larchmont Blvd. & Marne Hwy. At 15:12 hours, CP36 advised Central that crews had the fire on the first floor contained. The fire was placed U/C at 16:21 hours. RIT 1319 & Engine 2311 proceeded into the scene. Engine 272 covered Station 361. Q2514 & L3135 covered Station 363. CamCo E13-22 covered Station 362

Photos By: Dave Hernandez PFN Staff
  • Date/Time:
    Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 12:20 pm
  • Address:
    3000 E. High St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Units arrived on scene with fire in a mobile home. Companies placed hand lines in service to knock the fire.

  • Date/Time:
    Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 11:45 am
  • Address:
    309 Seminole
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Crews dispatched for a dwelling fire with possible entrapment. 48-9 went on location fire showing from the 2nd floor rear with possible extension. E48 laid in and went in service with 1 1¾ and made a quick knock. Truck 2-5 worked the roof via ground ladders. Minimal extension to the attached exposure and the siding melted off the exposure across the 4 ft breeze way. One civilian was transported unknown condition but appeared to be non-life threatening.

Photos By: Frank Wesnoski C 2009
  • Date/Time:
    Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 1:40 am
  • Address:
    111 W. Front St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Chief arrived on scene with working fire in a kitchen of a dwelling. Crews made a quick knock of the fire.

(Burlington, NJ)

Dwelling Fire - Bordentown

  • Date/Time:
    Tuesday, December 15, 2009, 10:00 pm
  • Address:
    208 4th St.
  • Box:
    60
  • Submitter:
    Thomas Fischer PFN Staff
Details:

Stations 601, 602, 609, 321, & 322 dispatched to 208 4th St. for a reported dwelling fire. Companies O/L with a heavy fire on the first floor. All companies placed in service. Multiple handlines in service. Covers assigned. The fire was placed U/C at 10:30 PM. One (1) civilian was injured.

(Philadelphia, PA)

Building Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Tuesday, December 15, 2009, 6:35 pm
  • Address:
    61st and Passyunk
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Pipeline-40 reported heavy fire showing from a building in a junk yard, placed 2&2 in service. B/C-7 reported all hands in service.

(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Tuesday, December 15, 2009, 4:20 pm
  • Address:
    5908 B St.
  • Box:
    6739
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Command reported fire in a two story M/O/R, 15' x 45'. Filled the box, fire placed U/C quickly.

  • Date/Time:
    Tuesday, December 15, 2009, 4:15 pm
  • Address:
    750 Old Lancaster Rd
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Crews had a fire in an apartment of a five story apartment building known as Main Line Berwyn Apartments. Fire was knocked down and under control in about 30 min. Command used all hands.

Photos By: Dannon Voight ©
  • Date/Time:
    Tuesday, December 15, 2009, 12:50 pm
  • Address:
    1705 Meadow Lark Rd
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Chief-39 arrived on scene with smoke showing from the second floor of a two story S/F/D.

  • Date/Time:
    Tuesday, December 15, 2009, 11:16 am
  • Address:
    Crystal Lane and Jade Ave
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Chief 76-2 arrived on scene with heavy fire showing attached garage of a two story S/F/D. Command reported severe exposure problems. Engine companies to go in service with deck gun to protect the exposure.

  • Date/Time:
    Tuesday, December 15, 2009, 8:55 am
  • Address:
    Aramingo Ave and Bridge st
  • Submitter:
    Ron Trout
Details:

Pipeline 52 officer(Lt. Bresnan) arrived with a Mini Van on its side wedge between a tree and a Utility Pole with the driver trapped. Ladder 15 and Rescue 1 went to work removing the roof to free the driver. Medic 37 transported the driver to Aria-Torresdale as a Tramua Alert.

Photos By: Ron Trout/PFN Staff Photographer
(Philadelphia, PA)

Garage Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Tuesday, December 15, 2009, 8:30 am
  • Address:
    1200 N. Marshall
  • Box:
    7786
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Command reported a 1 story garage fire 30' x 70' with a school bus inside. Placed 1 & 1 in service. Battalion 3 reported bulk of the fire knocked down quickly. Fire placed U/C within 5 minutes; held 1 and 1.

(Philadelphia, PA)

Vehicle Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Monday, December 14, 2009, 9:35 pm
  • Address:
    1500 Blk of Latimer St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Squirt-43 reported heavy smoke showing from the fourth floor of a five story parking garage. Command advised several vehicles on fire, placed 2&2 in service.

  • Date/Time:
    Monday, December 14, 2009, 4:38 pm
  • Address:
    1300 Hatboro Ave
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Squad-10 arrived on scene with smoke showing from a one story S/F/D. Crews went in service for fire in a bedroom closet.

Photos By: Tiller10.com
  • Date/Time:
    Monday, December 14, 2009, 10:00 am
  • Address:
    420 W Rt 70
  • Submitter:
    Steve Skipton NJ Editor
Details:

1324 reported a vehicle that took down a pole, BLS and ALS transported 1 to local hospital where he was pronounced DOA a pedestrian was also killed. Cherry Hill Police and Camden County Prosecutor's Office investigating. The full story at http://courierpostonline.com

Photos By: Steve Skipton NJ Editor
(Lancaster, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Conoy Twp

  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, December 13, 2009, 11:46 pm
  • Address:
    123 N. 2nd St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Companies arrived on scene with a chimney fire in a two story S/F/D. Command reported fire had extended to the walls and ceilings. Crews opened opened up and knocked the fire.

Photos By: EFD74.com
  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, December 13, 2009, 4:09 am
  • Address:
    200 Blk of Mary St
  • Submitter:
    Minquasfire.org
Details:

D/C-45 arrived on scene with heavy fire showing from the rear of a three story OMD, with people trapped. Command advised of one person hanging out a second floor window. Engine companies went in service with fire suppression and search and rescue. Crews were able to locate a second victim inside the dwelling. That victim was removed and flown to an area trauma center.
Crews were in service with multiple hand lines, when command ordered the evacuation tones due to deteriorating conditions.
Two firefighters were injured and transported to the hospital.

(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Thursday, December 10, 2009, 2:30 pm
  • Address:
    5243 N. Franklin St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

B/C-2 had heavy fire through out a two story M/O/R, placed 2&2 in service. Command requested the box struck and placed all hands in service. Fire Marshal requested to the scene for suspicious fire.

  • Date/Time:
    Thursday, December 10, 2009, 11:00 am
  • Address:
    272 Sassafras Ct
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

FM arrived on scene with heavy fire showing from the second floor of a two story condo. Command requested the second alarm struck, also requested the dwelling be evacuated. Using all hands.

Photos By: Rich Roberts
(Delaware, PA)

Apartment Fire - Media

  • Date/Time:
    Thursday, December 10, 2009, 8:20 am
  • Address:
    333 Jefferson St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Units arrived with fire showing from the first floor of a three story apartment building, 100x50. Crews made a quick knock of the fire. Special called additional 1&1. The call was initially dispatched as a fire alarm, but upgraded by police.